{"id":10265,"date":"2022-12-05T08:37:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-05T06:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/?p=10265\/"},"modified":"2025-11-06T07:06:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T05:06:59","slug":"kaluts-desert-iran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/kaluts-desert-iran\/","title":{"rendered":"A trip to the desert of the Kaluts in Iran"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/kaluts.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/kaluts.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/kaluts.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-10285\"><\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We were in the last week of March and yet, at 4pm, it was damn hot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I kept on climbing and walking among sand dunes, I felt the harsh sun was trying to go through my skull, so I was forced to put on one of those local hats made of stalks, one of the very few materials that this dry region can produce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, I reached the top of that sandy hill but just felt even smaller, as tens and tens of giant mud sculptures were rising above me, as far as my eyes could see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to the Kaluts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"convertkit-form wp-block-convertkit-form\" style=\"\"><script async data-uid=\"966cc0f59d\" src=\"https:\/\/exceptional-creator-2216.kit.com\/966cc0f59d\/index.js\" data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" data-no-defer=\"1\" nowprocket><\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/desert-lut-685x1024.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/desert-lut-685x1024.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/desert-lut-685x1024.jpg\" alt=\"desert Lut\" class=\"wp-image-10308\" style=\"width:465px\"><\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction to the Kaluts:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group table-of-contents is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"table-of-contents__title\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"#1\">Why visit the Kalout desert<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"#4\">The oasis town of Shahdad<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"#2\">Practical information for traveling to the Kaluts desert<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#5\">When to travel to the Kaluts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#6\">Tours<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#7\">How to get to Kerman and Shahdad<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#8\">Where to stay in Shahdad<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#9\">Other places of interest<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#10\">Be careful with the police<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"#3\">More information<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><strong>How to book hotels, flights and tours in Iran<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">Because of the sanctions, foreign cards or popular sites such as booking.com can&#8217;t be used in Iran, but now you can thanks to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/iran.1stquest.com\/#joan&amp;data1=kalut_desert_guide_en&amp;data2=textbox\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">1stQuest<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">1stQuest is a local company that offers services such as visa LOI, hotel booking, tours, domestic flights, and travel insurance for Iran. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>5% discount<\/strong> on ALL bookings with voucher code:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-atc-primary-green-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\"><strong><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">ATC-QST<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/iran.1stquest.com\/#joan&amp;data1=kalut_desert_guide_en&amp;data2=textbox\" style=\"border-radius:11px;background-color:#e55b00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kaluts (meaning sandy mountains in Persian) is a desert which is part of a bigger one named Lut (or <strong><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dasht-e_Lut\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dash-e Lut<\/a><\/strong>), mainly located in Kerman province, in southeastern Iran, which covers an area of 480 kilometers in length and 320 in width.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lut desert is no common desert but here, a NASA satellite once captured the highest temperature ever registered on the Earth&#8217;s surface, which was 71\u00baC, no kidding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, this means that if you are afraid of the common desert threats, like scorpions or snakes, don&#8217;t worry, as the desert of Lut is an abiotic zone, which means that no single plant or creature can survive in such a harsh environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/lut-desert-1024x768.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/lut-desert-1024x768.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/lut-desert-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Lut desert\" class=\"wp-image-10283\"><\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1\">Why visit the Kalout desert in Iran<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background has-link-color wp-elements-1f9d1d230e26c9b10cfccd3d1522997d\" style=\"background-color:#dbe2da\"><strong><strong>It\u2019s mandatory to have a travel insurance to get your visa on arrival in Iran.<\/strong><\/strong><br>Because of the sanctions, most insurance companies don\u2019t provide coverage for Iran, but<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.iatitravelinsurance.co.uk\/?r=30867932099453&amp;cmp=Kalut_desert_guide_en_text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">IATI Insurance<\/a><\/strong> does.<strong><br><\/strong>Get your <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.iatitravelinsurance.co.uk\/?r=30867932099453&amp;cmp=Kalut_desert_guide_en_text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">exclusive 5% discount if purchasing via this link<\/span><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visiting the hottest place in the world might not seem very appealing to the regular traveler but the real reason to come to this kind of a hell zone is to visit the Kalout&nbsp;desert, which are some geological formations caused by the erosion of the wind over the millennia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rising from the sand dunes, these natural and astonishing sculptures are a real blessing to your eyeballs and, while walking among them, you are likely to feel you are wandering around Mars or even better, a Star Wars Hollywood stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Booking a tour to the Kaluts is a must and you can do it via 1stQuest, and you can get a <strong>5% discount<\/strong> on ALL tours:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-atc-primary-green-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\"><strong>With voucher code: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">ATC-QST<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fdcfc74e wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/iran.1stquest.com\/experiences\/kerman\/2-days-in-kalouts\/#joan&amp;data1=kalut_desert_guide_en&amp;data2=experience\" style=\"border-radius:11px;background-color:#e55b00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">BOOK YOUR tour HERE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/kaluts-1024x684.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/kaluts-1024x684.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/kaluts-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Kaluts\" class=\"wp-image-10285\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kaluts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Watching the sunset and sunrise over these sand castles is definitely, one of the highlights of any trip to Iran, unless you are extremely unlucky like me, of course, as I came on, perhaps, the only two cloudy days of the year so, for me, there was no real sunset \ud83d\ude41<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/dasht-e-lut-1024x684.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/dasht-e-lut-1024x684.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/dasht-e-lut-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Dasht e Lut\" class=\"wp-image-10297\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Desert of the Kaluts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4\">The oasis town of Shahdad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kerman is the capital and main city in the province but, for visiting the Kaluts, Shahdad is like the base town, as it is only 50 kilometers away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We came to Shahdad all the way from Shiraz, going through hundreds of miles of an ugly and boring desert. I was pretty excited about visiting the Kaluts but, to be very honest, I didn&#8217;t have high expectations of the village of Shahdad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, as soon as I arrived there and saw all those palm&nbsp;trees offering pleasant shade to rest in, I quickly realized that this trip would be more interesting than we expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shahdad is a real oasis town, filled with handicraft shops and lovely guest houses, whose decorations made me feel i was back in the real Arabia, a place like the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/liwa-oasis-moreeb-dune-tal-mireb\/\">Liwa Oasis<\/a><\/strong> in Abu Dhabi, and not the Persia I knew about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/shahdad-desert-1024x768.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/shahdad-desert-1024x768.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/shahdad-desert-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Shahdad desert\" class=\"wp-image-10279\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shahdad from above<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Shahdad is a village which was raised right in the middle of the deadliest desert on Earth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It seemed like a fantasy, but the truth is that, for thousands of years, this region has been inhabited by many civilizations, which can be seen in a few caravanserais and several ancient ruins dating from 5,000 years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Absolutely unbelievable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, around town, there are many water systems used for piping the water from the ground, something which civilizations have been doing since time immemorial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can visit all the historical&nbsp;sites and water systems as part of the same tour, as well as strolling down the local bazaar in Shahdad, in search of local souvenirs and the best dates in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/shahdad-iran-1024x684.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/shahdad-iran-1024x684.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/shahdad-iran-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Shahdad Iran\" class=\"wp-image-10277\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Traditional houses<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"convertkit-form wp-block-convertkit-form\" style=\"\"><script async data-uid=\"966cc0f59d\" src=\"https:\/\/exceptional-creator-2216.kit.com\/966cc0f59d\/index.js\" data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" data-no-defer=\"1\" nowprocket><\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2\">Practical information for traveling to the Kaluts desert of Iran<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5\">When to travel to the Kaluts <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As you know, the Kaluts desert in Iran is one of the hottest places on Earth, so it&#8217;s better to avoid it from May to September. However, the climate is extremely dry, which means that, even in summer, the temperature could be relatively pleasant during the evening and early morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6\">Tours for the Kaluts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For visiting the Kaluts, you definitely need to go on a tour, as you have to drive through a very isolated desert. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arranging a tour with them would be especially convenient for travelers who are in Shiraz and don&#8217;t have a lot of time to plan everything by themselves, as they&nbsp;can organize your trip, spending&nbsp;two nights and three days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that you may get a <strong>5% discount<\/strong> in ALL your tours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-atc-primary-green-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\"><strong>With voucher code: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">ATC-QST<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fdcfc74e wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/iran.1stquest.com\/experiences\/#joan&amp;data1=kalut_desert_guide_en&amp;data2=tour\" style=\"border-radius:11px;background-color:#e55b00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">BOOK YOUR tour HERE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7\">How to get to Kerman and Shahdad <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kerman is a provincial capital, so you can go there by bus from pretty much everywhere in Iran, the most common and convenient places being Shiraz and Yazd. Roughly, a VIP bus ticket from Shiraz would cost around 400,000IR. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also buses going from Kerman to Shahdad and a good price for a taxi would be 850,000IR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/kaluts-desert-iran-1024x768.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/kaluts-desert-iran-1024x768.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/kaluts-desert-iran-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Kaluts desert Iran\" class=\"wp-image-10289\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kaluts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8\">Where to stay in Shahdad <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two very good traditional guest houses, both serving awesome food and very affordable prices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nebka<\/strong>&nbsp;is the fanciest one (but still very affordable) and <strong>Ab Anbar<\/strong> the budget one but, in my opinion, better, because it is run by a very hospitable family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The town is very small, so you can walk from wherever the taxi or bus drops you off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, the tour operator you go with can also organize a desert camp for you, which is the preferred <a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/best-hotels-in-tehran\/\"><strong>option to stay<\/strong><\/a> for most travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get a <strong>5% discount<\/strong> on ALL your hotel bookings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-atc-primary-green-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\"><strong>Use my promotional code: ATC-QST<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7e5fce0a wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/iran.1stquest.com\/hotel\/#joan&amp;data1=kalut_desert_guide_en&amp;data2=accommodation\" style=\"border-radius:11px;background-color:#e55b00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><strong>CLICK HERE TO ALL HOTELS IN IRAN<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9\">Other places of interest <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people, as part of the same tour, also go to the city of Mahan, located between Kerman and Shahdad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Mahan, you can visit <strong>Shazdeh Garden<\/strong>, which is a lovely garden built by a prince from the Kayar dynasty, and <strong>Shah Nematollah Vali Shrine<\/strong>, a beautiful mosque with an imposing dome where the famous poet is buried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10\">Be careful with the police <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This region has been a transit point for many smugglers and drug dealers coming from Afghanistan so, unfortunately, the area is considered kind of sensitive. When we were at the guest house in Shahdad, we met two Germans who got arrested for being on their own, with their own car, wandering around the Kaluts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They spent the night in jail and were taken to the guest house the day after. Apparently, due to the drug dealing issues, it&#8217;s not allowed to be in the Lut desert without an authorized guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3\">More information for visiting Kalut Desert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#2b8f2b\">\ud83d\udce2 In my <a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/travel-resources\/\"><strong>Travel Resources Page<\/strong><\/a> you can find the list of all the sites and services I use to book hotels, tours, travel insurance and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to check our <a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/travel-to-iran-ultimate-survival-guide\/\"><strong>travel guide to Iran<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As well as all our Iran articles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/iran-itinerary\/\">Iran itinerary<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/best-books-iran\/\">Best Books about Iran<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/travel-insurance-iran\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Travel insurance for Iran<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/vpn-iran\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VPN for Iran<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/iran-solo-female-traveler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Solo Female Travel Guide to Iran<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-tehran\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tehran Travel Guide<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/qeshm-island-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Qeshm Island Travel Guide<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/off-the-beaten-track-things-shiraz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Travel Guide to Shiraz<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/darband-escape-traffic-polluted-tehran\/\">Darband Travel Guide<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/zagros-mountains-iran\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trekking Guide to Zagros Mountains<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/qashqai-people-iranian-nomads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meeting the Qashqai People<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/fars-province\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fars Province Travel Guide<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/iran-visa-code\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visa Guide for Iran<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/masouleh-village\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Masouleh Travel Guide<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/golestan-province-iran\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Travel Guide to Golestan 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